OUR MINISTRY

HighPoint exists to share Christ’s love and bring dignity, hope, and wholeness to anyone in need.

Our mission is to share Christ’s love by meeting needs, building relationships, and transforming lives.

Our vision is a community transformed by Christ’s love, where needs are met and people experience belonging, hope, dignity, and wholeness.

Faith

We base our identity on a commitment to Christ, sharing our faith, and relying on God's guidance to make a positive impact on our community.

Hope

We offer hope in Christ by walking alongside people and providing support that helps them meet life's spiritual, emotional, and physical challenges.

Compassion

We welcome all clients with radical compassion and without judgment, ensuring that every person we serve feels loved, valued, and safe.

Relationships

We actively build meaningful relationships with everyone we meet, knowing that fostering these connections is the key to our effectiveness and fulfilling our mission.

Respect

We treat all people with dignity and honor their unique worth, always treating others as we wish to be treated to create a mutually respectful environment.

Integrity

We make decisions with honesty, transparency, and accountability, building unwavering trust within our community by always striving to do what is right.

Service

We serve our community in the Lord's name, providing tangible help to meet the basic needs of our neighbors and serving as a supportive presence for those facing challenges.

Stewardship

We faithfully manage the resources, relationships, and responsibilities entrusted to us, investing wisely in our community's long-term future with gratitude and purpose.

Our Core Values

Average client families per month: 367

Counties Served: 4 (Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Carroll)

Volunteers: 402

1997

IT ONLY TAKES ONE PERSON

  • A local teacher recognized the need for clothing support for families in need and started the ministry that became “The Mission Crestwood Closet” at Crestwood Baptist Church.

2010

LARGER FACILITY NEEDED

  • Moved to a larger facility in Crestwood because of increased volume of donations.

  • Gained a volunteer Executive Director (2010-2018).

2011-13

ESTABLISHING CREDIBILITY

  • Added food support, becoming a Dare to Care distribution facility (2011).

  • Added distribution of Thanksgiving meal boxes (2011).

  • Became an independent 501(c)(3) as Mission Crestwood (2013).

2015

FAITH COMMUNITY

  • Partnered with CrossPoint Church to offer a regular faith community for clients.

2017

PURCHASED CURRENT PROPERTY

  • Purchased property and relocated to LaGrange in anticipation of continued growth as an organization.

  • Changed name to HighPoint Charitable Services.

2018

FIRST STAFF HIRE

  • Hired a part-time Executive Director, Amee D’Amico, eventually promoting to full-time.

  • Built out facility to better serve community and prepare for expanded ministry.

2020

COVID HAPPENED

  • Moved food to outdoor pick-up.

  • Remained open as a dependable resource for growing number of families in crisis.

2021

GRACE RESOURCE CENTER

  • Renovated building to expand services in the Grace Resource Center.

  • Developed holistic programming to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

2024

THE HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY KITCHEN

  • Opened the HighPoint Community Kitchen serving as a multi-functional, collaborative resource, fighting hunger with free meals and teaching vital life skills in nutrition and cooking.

2025

NEW LEADERSHIP

  • Appointed Annette Ball as the next Executive Director.